Billy Arnold (boxer)

Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia, Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school.

[1] Arnold's style was similar to Sugar Ray Robinson; he was a slick boxer with lightning-fast combinations, and a knockout punch.

The Ring Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next Joe Louis or Sugar Ray Robinson.

Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat Rocky Graziano, and then to go on to fight for the world title.

In a brutal battle staged in March 1945, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds.